New Nation, 28 December 1979
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Title Section19 1979-12-28 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Friday, December 28, 1979 2759 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 144/1/79 f NEW (£3) NATION COMMENT19 words
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Article, Illustration414 1979-12-28 1 Former deputy PM takes over in Afghan coup Agencies London, Friday President Hafizullah Amin was executed yesterday following a coup d'etat in Afghanistan, Kabul Radio reported. The coup was staged by former Deputy Prime Minister Babrak Karmal, founder of the Parcham Communist Party and longtime ideological opponent ofAgencies - 414 words
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Article123 1979-12-28 1 AFP Moscow, Friday The Soviet Union reached an agreement yesterday witn Kampuchea on the supply of free merchandise to Phnom Penh, Tmss news agency reported. The agreement was reached after negotiations between members of the Soviet Foreign Trade Ministry and a Kampuohean government economic delegation,AFP - 123 words
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Article76 1979-12-28 1 A 23-year-old man was this morning charged in court with three counts of cheating three people of $210 on March 9. Lim Law Fook claimed trial, Lim was alleged to have collected the money in three cheques from two people living in Brighton Close and one76 words
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Advertisement48 1979-12-28 1 The not-so-popular park WVW? vv <1 V* >>• *WT"« > v -x,_. V* > -'f »S Three new TV shows Page 23 Page 2 China may be invited to Asean Fair Page 16 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Stock Market 3; Comics 16; Moneywords 17; Crossword 19; Stars 20; What's On48 words
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Miscellaneous22 1979-12-28 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 to 6 p.m.: Occasional showers in several places. Sunset today: 6.37 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow: 6.35 a.m.22 words
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Article, Illustration211 1979-12-28 2 FEW VISIT 11-HECTARE SEMBAWANG PARK The Parks and Recreation Department has decided to temporarily shelve Phase Two of the Sembawang Park development. This is because of poor usage of the park, located at the end of Sembawang Road facing the Johore Straits. An official said, however, the211 words
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91 1979-12-28 2 Reuter Tokyo, Friday A Japanese company said yesterday It will build a new chemical plant In Singapore to start production of acetylene black, a component of dry batteries. The company, Denka, said It had reached a basic agreement with the Singapore government and Sumitomo ChemicalReuter - 91 words
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Article49 1979-12-28 2 A traditional offering of food to Buddhist monks will be held at the Thai embassy, 370 Orchard Road, on Jan 1 at 8 a.m. The embassy will also accept cash and foodstuff to be given on behalf of the Buddhist community to the Tampines Home for Retarded Children.49 words
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Article228 1979-12-28 2 Reuter Beijing, Friday China and Singapore are due to sign a trade agreement tomorrow providing a broad framework for increased trade and economic co-operation, sources close to a Singapore delegation in the capital said yesterday. The delegation is head- Ed by Finance Minister Hon Sui Sen,Reuter - 228 words
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Article158 1979-12-28 2 Business at Treasure House in Orchard Road, which was broken into on Christmas Day, has resumed and a final count showed that the loss was about $180,000. A locksmith has been called in to mend the damaged safe which was said to have contained more158 words
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Advertisement166 1979-12-28 2 r 3 r. i»r -J 'V*' M| BAMBU coffee contains no caffeine, has a rich full bodied flavour similar to the best coffee taste. BAMBU known and appreciated by every healthconscious Swiss family for over 40 years. Delicious, wholesome BAMBU, the extract of acorns, figs, cereals and roots is quickly166 words
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Article, Illustration287 1979-12-28 3 GEOK BENG WAS SAD FOR 3 WEEKS MOTHER Twenty-year-old Miss Lim Geok Beng worked extra hard to finish all the washing and ironing of clothes on Christmas Day. Her parents thought their only daughter was trying to forget her worries and unnappiness through work. Little did they287 words
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Article140 1979-12-28 3 Trading was mixed during the first 45 minutes at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. Sime Darby Berhad and Consolidated Plantations Berhad 50-cent shares, listed today, fell from opening prices of $3.60 and $2.23 respectively to $3.52 and $2.22. BUSINESS DONE First Section Haw Par (15) 1.79 (81)140 words
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Article182 1979-12-28 3 Rav Dhaliwal - By Rav Dhaliwal Singapore will be more selective about the products it will promote in its export drives next year. Mr Ng Chon Choo, divisional director (trade development) of the Trade Department, said this in an interview with New Nation yesterday. The emphasis will be on promotion182 words
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Article30 1979-12-28 3 The YMCA will hold a New Year's Eve nonstop disco dance at its Orchard Road premises. Admission is $12 a couple for YMCA members and $15 for non-members.30 words
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Advertisement158 1979-12-28 3 Come and experience Merlin's new disco-club-it's wizardry in light, sound and show...like never before! Disco Fantasy Flies the LOVE BUS on Philippine Airlines by specif arrangement with the Philippine Ministry of Tourism 4S& Minimum charges for non-members Sunday to Thursday $15 per person Friday and Saturday $20 per person Plus158 words
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Article291 1979-12-28 4 School of horticulture to run courses The School of Ornamental Horticulture will start its first threeyear, part-time course for employees of the Botanic Gardens in May. Forty employees will be involved and they will have to pay a fee which has not been fixed yet. The291 words
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Article, Illustration217 1979-12-28 4 This is the real Jenny Tseng different from the Jenny Tseng you see on TV. As the compere of the new Taiwanese variety show Scintillating Stars, she radiates glamour, smiles and energy in her glittering costumes. But at last night's rehearsal for the Welcome '80217 words
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Advertisement203 1979-12-28 4 The (0 Trio 3 Introducing Unique Health Capsules from England to the range of quality Vita Health Products... -a An Improved formula of B— Pollen. Contains 3 of Nature's Health-promoting agents Bm Pollen, Ginseng and Natural Vitamin E. Bee Pollen contains essential micro ingredients including Vitamins, Minerals. Amino Acids and203 words
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Advertisement286 1979-12-28 4 Saves Energy Year Round Now There is a Practical, Economical Solution SUN-X Heat Reflecting Window Film... Reduces Air Conditioning Requirements As Much As Haat gain from solar through ordinary tinted window ■H glass is one of the problems and economical air conditioning. Sun-X Reflecting Glass Tinting Film has remarkable heat286 words
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Article, Illustration174 1979-12-28 5 Residents in Belilios Lane, off Serangoon Road, hurriedly packed their belongings when fire broke out there yesterday. Some even put them into an oil drum and a tricycle. The caretaker of a Chinese temple, next to the two-storey shophouse where the fire started, moved the temple's idols174 words
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Article343 1979-12-28 5 Telecoms will soon call for tenders for an optical fibre network which it plans to put up throughout the island. Once this is completed Singapore will be the first country in the world to have such a communications network. Telecoms general manager Goh Seng Kim told343 words
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Advertisement102 1979-12-28 5 Set in traditional Chinese decor, m MEISAN SZECHUAN RESTAURANT exudes an elegance that is matched only by the culinary feast prepared daily by our expert Master-Chef. fli i 9» I i w t A Y Aptly named after the mountain richest in herbal resources and spices, the MEISAN SZECHUAN RESTAURANT102 words
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Advertisement185 1979-12-28 5 STUDIO QUALITY CASSETTES V i a r*i m MONEY BACK WARRANTY We undertake to replace or refund the purchase price for any Grand Master found defective Ampex Grand Master open reel mastering tapes captured the leadership in the recording industry when it was introduced Sound engineers jump on it for185 words
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Article, Illustration271 1979-12-28 6 Described as Soviet-styled communist The coup in Afghanistan UPI Washington, Friday Intelligence sources yesterday described Babrak Karmal, who seized power in a revolt in Afghanistan, as a Moscowstyled communist with a long and violent career as a revolutionary. With Soviet forces leading the attack, Mr Karmal's backersUPI - 271 words
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Article184 1979-12-28 6 AFP Paris, Friday The coup that has overthrown Afghan President Haflzullah Amln is the fourth since Afghanistan was riroclalmed a republic In 973. The others were: JULY 17, 1173 Former Prime Minister Mohammad Daoud, brother-in-law of King Zahlr Shah, overthrew the monarchy and proclaimed a republic. APRILAFP - 184 words
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227 1979-12-28 6 Paris, Friday Fears raised in the west by the April 1978 Marxist revolution in Afghanistan have taken a new urgency with yesterday's coup and reports of a large-scale Duild-up of Soviet troops and arms in Kabul. They also added to the uncertainty as the227 words
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Article102 1979-12-28 6 Reuter Edinburgh, Friday What do you do with an elephant which suffers from agoraphobia fear of open spaces? All answers please to Edinburgh Zoo, where Dall simply refuses to emerge from her stall. If food is left Just outside the enrance, she will go down on her kneesReuter - 102 words
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Article91 1979-12-28 6 UPI TODAY is Friday, Dec 28, the 362 nd day of 1979 with three to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Capricorn. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1832, John Calhoun, at odds with President Andrew Jackson, became the first Vice-President to resign. InUPI - 91 words
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Miscellaneous341 1979-12-28 6 Mission Accomplished •Matlamat Tercapai illustrator: Lui Thue Wah (its* Si I s >0 m WM rrC' m m m ss I I 3S I m m k m i 1 a' 4u *m&:M mv\mi\W;\£ Kobe went on: "You ore not yet totally extinct of lust and greed but you won341 words
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Article, Illustration140 1979-12-28 7 World Focus Reuter AP Salisbury, Friday A police dog bites a supporter of Rhodesian guerilla leader Robert Mugabe during an exuberant demonstration at Salisbury airport when black insurgent military commanders returned from Zambia and Mozambique on Wednesday. Meanwhile, British-led peace effort suffered twin blows yesterday with theReuter; AP - 140 words
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Article308 1979-12-28 7 Reuter Seoul, Friday The South Korean Government will soon commission a special group to study the opening up of the domestic capital market to foreign participation, Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hahn-been said yesterday. Mr Lee, who is also Economic Planning Minister, said that no earnestReuter - 308 words
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Advertisement148 1979-12-28 7 OTRI from the exclusive 41>4NNvb COLUCTIOW Polished stainless steel. Designed for luxurious COmfOrt. Special Offer OTRI Dining Set (1 table with 6 chairs) Usual Price: ££90* m\ "H- *> II I jjfan Otri. FQr a cosy, intimate and plush dining room. Stylishly charming. Quietly elegant. Your fabric choice: sensuous suede.148 words
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Advertisement86 1979-12-28 7 KM I international recording To Hin s, Top of the Hilton. it's Frances Yip! Direct from a V j triumphant Asian tour. With an all-new show and exciting new musical arrangements.^Bßl^^ Showtime: 10.30 pm nightly except Sundays. Dinner from 7 pm (Louis Tan his group entertain), ('overcharge: Diners $12.50, Non-diners86 words
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Article373 1979-12-28 8 If the jet set creed of the Seventies was Fly Now, Pay Later, that of the Eighties must surely be Fly Now or Pay More Later. In between, the era of cheap air travel made brief stopovers in Singapore but never really came to373 words
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Article82 1979-12-28 8 4 For a start, on top of their natural endowments, they have some of the necessary human prerequisites for success: an army without overt political ambitions, a reasonably honest police force, a competent but not overweening civil service, a political leadership (at federal level, anyway) that does not82 words
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Article83 1979-12-28 8 If you talk long enough with a taxidriver, you may get a discount. At least, that's what a woman got when she started talking about all the dinners and functions she had to go to as part of her work. He wanted to know whether she had to83 words
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Article44 1979-12-28 8 In Fort Erie, Canada, a professional sword swallower claimed a new world record by swallowing 10 swords. But what really sur- prised the audience was when he gulped down a microphone during his warming-up. Reason: So that people could hear his heartbeat.44 words
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Article, Illustration537 1979-12-28 8 ISMAIL KASSIM; ISMAIL KASSIM - FRIDAY WITH ISMAIL KASSIM ISMAIL KASSIM Even though the next general election in Indonesia is not scheduled till mid-1982, the squabbling over the ground rules has already begun. The indications are that the next electoral round, the third under the New Order of President Suharto, will537 words
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Article, Illustration870 1979-12-28 8 New York Times New York: For the last few years there have been too many librarians, so many in fact, that like teachers these welleducated people have been looking at alternative fields. They have been successful in many cases. Robert Taylor, Dean of theNew York Times - 870 words
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Article, Illustration1064 1979-12-28 9 Liau Kwok Pin - Singapore into the '80s Education Concluding our six-part series By Liau Kwok Pin The 1970s was a decade of self-scrutiny for the educationists as the product of the education system in the late '50s and '60s finally emerged. It was also a decade of major policy adjustments.1,064 words
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Article196 1979-12-28 10 UPI I'nlted Nations, Friday Hammoud Al-Shoufi, Syria's ambassador to the UN, announced his resignation yesterday, stating he would join the opposition against President Hafez Assad. In a statement highly critical of the President, the former ambassador charged that economic conditions had deteriorated and that corruption remained rampantUPI - 196 words
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Article78 1979-12-28 10 Reuter New Delhi, Friday Rioting broke out in South India yesterday as tensions across the country mounted before next week's general election. Police said 15 people were Injured In clashes between members of the regional Muslim Majlis Party and the national Janata Party inReuter - 78 words
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Article267 1979-12-28 10 Reuter UPI Tehran, Friday A Muslim religious leader was killed yesterday in the south eastern Iranian city of Kerman, the official Pars news agency said. Pars said a man on a motor-cycle sprayed the car of Sarkar Agha Abdol reza Ebrahimi, head of the Sheikhiyeh branch ofReuter; UPI - 267 words
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Article, Illustration93 1979-12-28 10 World Focus Reuter Tokyo, Friday A 27-year-old man whose marriage went off the rails got on the wrong train for the divorce court, but arrived on schedule when Japanese officialdom took pity on him. Rolling out of Tokyo station, the unidentified man found to hisReuter - 93 words
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Advertisement156 1979-12-28 10 Only 30 days Lecithin Cream keeps your face fair and tender, clearly shows the beauty of your personality! r 7K M I WK& if i H V-H Special features:- Non alkaline, does not irritate your eyes. Meutral cleanser Taxpon L, mild in nature, suitable for both oily and dry skin.156 words
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Article, Illustration693 1979-12-28 11 But the reporters fail to interview the subjects Art Los Angeles Times One of the things I enjoy the most about the news shows on television is that you have to use your imagination when watching them. I don't seem to react much when the newspaper correspondentLos Angeles Times - 693 words
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Article217 1979-12-28 11 AP London, Friday The body of a naked man washed up on a beach was identified by police yesterday as that of one of Britain's most brilliant young pianists who had been missing for 12 days. Terence Judd, 22, vanished from his parent's home inAP - 217 words
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Advertisement106 1979-12-28 11 I ym *3 w» >- <\ versatile dynamic foursome cjfobin'S taverri Hear them sing and play a repertoire of songs ranging from lively Spanish numbers to Country Western. Also Pops and More. Nightly at the Robin's tavern. Come in and relax be pampered and served graciously by charming Robin's maids106 words
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Advertisement104 1979-12-28 11 MM BI T BIST vai I I DENON Beat-730 40 WATTS (I HF) DYNAMIC OUTPUT POWER COMPLETE RACK STEREO COMBINATION 808 HI The DENON Beat Series Makes Random Combinations Obsolete 0< >'!{' if, t- ipiil.tr M'v i'/n >r-• it i 1 m> .wn.-'v, i s r VK>-'S'.,irily fjivi; :ri(.' 'nost104 words
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Article, Illustration1080 1979-12-28 12/13 Margaret Cunico - The Arts by Margaret Cunico It may surprise you that the body responsible for quite a lot of the cultural flurry that we've been getting recently is a small, government department in City Hall. Manned by less than 10 people, the Cultural Affairs Division (previously the1,080 words
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Article169 1979-12-28 12/13 La Pinata is a game celebrated in Summer and Christmas in Spanish villages. Blindfolded children try to crack open a pot filled with sweets and gifts. They swing at the pot suspended from the ceiling with bats. The children have great fun. You cannot play pinata169 words
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787 1979-12-28 12/13 Margaret Chan - Eating Out bv Margaret Chan A good idea which needs more seasoning, figuratively and literally that's the Happy Century casserole lunches. The restaurant is run by a cooperative society affiliated to the NTUC and is situated in an annexe to the Conference Hall in787 words
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Article298 1979-12-28 12/13 Richard Lim - Sundown scene by Richard Lim I've come to the end of my show, brought to you every Friday courtesy of the New Nation. I'd love dearly to have one of my clones carry it on for me, except that they have a tough union and you298 words
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Article, Illustration878 1979-12-28 14 Millions of people in US who are nowhere at all New York Times Washington: When the man on the second floor was collared with the loot and asked what he was doing in someone else's house, his classic reply was: "Hell, man,New York Times - 878 words
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Advertisement265 1979-12-28 15 V a? i J A m. *v •v" y» n-i -oft" t r /t < ■IV R><v •i# 4 [7. is< HEBE'S YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A FREE TRIP TO LONDON. Enter the New Nation Know Your Shakespeare Contest. Starting January 8, there will be a series of contests based265 words
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Article, Illustration251 1979-12-28 16 Fears rise as gold prices up Business News and Views Money Market UPI London, Friday The price of gold hil new peaks in world bullion markets yesterday, touching US$5l4 an ounce at one point in a new surge reflecting heightened international and political fears. InUPI; AP photo - 251 words
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Article260 1979-12-28 16 UPI UPI The stock market, buffeted by the cross currents of year-end buying and selling, spun its wheels for the third consecutive session yesterday, with prices showing little change. Trading was moderate. The New York Stock Exchange index gained 0.08 to 61.90 and the price of aUPI - 260 words
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Article335 1979-12-28 16 Biennial Asean expo to be held here in October China may be invited for the first time to the biennial Asean Trade Fair to be held here in October, a Trade Department official yesterday said. Mr Ng Chon Choo, the fair's director and divisional335 words
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Article38 1979-12-28 16 UPI New York, Friday Dow Jones closing averages on the NY Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 industrials 840.10 (up 1.96); 20 transport 252.9 ft (up 0.10); 15 utilities 107.61 (down 0.24); 65 stocks 299.27 (up 0.29). UPIUPI - 38 words
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Miscellaneous52 1979-12-28 16 ANDY CARP SHORT RIBS AND THATS WHY WWV DO RPEMEM CtoSSED WEAR SEP SUSPEHDERS? m m m t'Z m m 1 'A m* NORBERT WITH tR.A TRADITION) IS SOV\EIVIIN« SHEGOT < AWAY WITH LAST YEAfO AN" WOUL&UKE ID AGAIN SJ» mm tfeAij Oft 7i Si 2K m i u by52 words
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Article280 1979-12-28 17 NAM HO TRAVEL Service (Singapore) Pie. Ltd. S.T.P.B. Lie No: 140 West Malaysia Tour (Inclusive abating/ Cameron HlghUnd?T by deluxe alrcondltloned goach seven days S*l99/-, six "days SJI79/-, departure dally. Gentlng/ Cameron Highlands four days Ssl4o/-, Gentlng Highlands four days Sslso/-, by deluxe alrcondltloned coach departure dally. Gentlng280 words
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Article439 1979-12-28 17 J^H^fennis Melbourne, Friday Argentinian champion, Guillermo Vilas, had a police guard to escort him through milling fans at the Kooyong courts during the U*****,000 Marlboro Australian Open tennis championships yesterday. It happened when the handsome player found himself mobbed by screaming "tennis-bop-pers" who fought to get a439 words
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Article57 1979-12-28 17 AFP Kanpur, Friday. India's medium pacer Kapil Dev yesterday set a world record here when he trapped Pakistani vice captain Majid Khan leg before, during Pakistan's first innings in the Fourth cricket Test, bagging 72 wickets in a calendar year. He bettered the 15-year-old record of 71 wickets setAFP - 57 words
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Article294 1979-12-28 18 K.L. CHAN - a On the track By K.L. CHAN Saas Fee, despite being asked to carry a back-breaking weight of 65kg in the $82,000 Governor's Gold Cup, has an excellent chance of scoring another classic success on the local turf. The sturdy six-year-old New Zealand gelding by Hasty294 words
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Article134 1979-12-28 18 BUNDAY Race 1: (1J» p.m.) CI I Div t 12Mm: Intelligence, Jim Janda, Paladin. Going Great, Letloglve, Russian Tank. Race 2: CI 4 Dfv 1 IZMm: Sandermn Lad, Tal Toag, Aee Of Aces, Rich Cent, Boutin*, Pearl Irama, San Of Burma, Frond, Fort Loaeoome. Raee 3: CI C Dlv134 words
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Article128 1979-12-28 18 SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER K.L. CHAN TURF RAY Rut One Buzzy Buzzy Jaime Bony Buzzy Razzle Dazzle Buzzy Buzzy Proud Moment Tosca Buzzy Buzzy Race Two Caady Flew Sweet Smoke Heyeah Manawings Heyeah Candy Floss Sweet Strokes Candy Floss Race Three Bestcrete Flying Noble Bestcrete It's Terrific Bestcrete Boyington Bestcrete128 words
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Article, Illustration2369 1979-12-28 18 Adelaide Star...flnlshed a strong fourth last time out and should make a good bet In Race 8 tomorrow. RACE 1 215 CLASS 6, Div 1 1,200m ($9,000 $6,300 to winner) 1 5716 Do 1 SurpriM g (Rudyanto) E Breukelen 5 55 (+0.5) SF2,369 words
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240 1979-12-28 18 AFP Ireland, Friday Irish racing history was made at Leopardstown yesterday when a woman partnered a rank outsider, Irian, to win Ireland's richest hurdle the annual "Irish Sweeps". Mrs Anne Ferris was booked only late last yesterday to partner Arthur Moore's French-bred runner,AFP - 240 words
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Article, Illustration600 1979-12-28 19 Desmond Oon - An eventful year for Singapore tennis Passing Shots By Desmond Oon Nineteen seventy-nine was an eventful year for tennis in Singapore. Besides the Singapore Lawn Tennis Association who provided the impetus for many things to happen, there were scores of people outside the association, particularly the600 words
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Article, Illustration321 1979-12-28 20 SURESH NAIR - WGS Rugby By SURESH NAIR Former international skipper Jarmal Singh's return after an eightweek layoff has boosted morale in the Singapore camp for tomorrow's opening Malaysian Rugby Union Open Invitational tournament match against Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment at Jalan Besar Stadium (kickoff: 5 p.m.). The321 words
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Article, Illustration546 1979-12-28 20 WORLD'S NO 1 DEFIES LOGIC Tennis AFP Paris, Friday Bjorn Borg once again defied the laws of logic in 1979. At a time when many predicted his decline as the world's No 1 tennis player, Borg did what most experts said was impossible. He won theAFP - 546 words
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Article283 1979-12-28 22 Tops this year and still going strong EL™ AP London, Friday Liverpool, the team of the seventies, this week gave notice that they also intend to be the team of the eighties. The team who have dominated English soccer for the last decade beat Manchester United their closest rivalsAP - 283 words
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Article83 1979-12-28 22 Hong Chin Football Club, who recently lost the Football Association of Malaysia Cap final by a 2-1 margin to PKNS, will play Geylang International In a friendly at the National Stadium on Jan 2. The Selangor club boasts of six Malaysian stars. They are Abdullah All,83 words
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Miscellaneous577 1979-12-28 17 FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ,Cut along dotted lines, CLUES FOR JM 5 CLUES BELOW 1. Far from humble 2. An amply is worthless 3. The poison of a snake, etc. 4. A very nasty cat, possibly 5. A flower, also a stringed musical instrument 6. Land of the Welsh WHAT577 words
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Miscellaneous273 1979-12-28 19 Crossword J. 1 Cager's objective 5 Merino 10 Castle defence 14 Saint —'s fire 15 Alegre, Brazil 16 Onetime Spanish duke 17 Untruthful one 18 Circle or sanctum 19 Gaseous light 20 Columned structures: var. 22 Wyoming mountains 24 Mimic 25 Czech river 26 Pierces 29 Baby carriages 34 Living273 words
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Miscellaneous42 1979-12-28 19 t cr» SOCCER: Chinese FA Ho Ho Cup tournament Malaysia v Hong Kong (National Stadium, 7.30 p.m.). VOLLEYBALL: Inter-Vasity-College Engineering Societies Games Singapore Polytechnic v University of Singapore (Polytechnic, 5 p.m.). WATER-POLO: Friendly Kinta (Ipoh) Swimming Club v Queenstown (Queenstown, 5 p.m.).42 words
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Advertisement249 1979-12-28 20 Assault with a deadly weapon [om ■//> VV>to >v> v<{'so}> ///v« V D=©¥y[M[^ The Second Generation Low Profile Iron We've re-defined loft angles so that trajectories are normal. The trajectory of a Low Pro five iron is the same as the conventional five iron, not a seven iron as in249 words
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Miscellaneous376 1979-12-28 20 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you have an excellent mind for detail. The smallest point of a matter has not the slightest chance of escaping your notice. You will hang on like a bulldog to any principle or issue until you have come to a full376 words
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Advertisement1356 1979-12-28 21 OVERSEAS UNION FINANCE LIMITED And its Subsidiary Companies Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 3tth June 1979 FIXED ASSETS INVESTMENTS Unquoted shares in subsidiaries at cost less provision for diminution in value $12,500 (1978: $12,500) Unquoted shares in other corporations at cost Singapore government securities at cost (market value $452,205; 1978:1,356 words
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Advertisement123 1979-12-28 22 CAPITOL: 2nd WEEK! 5 shows: 11am, 1.30, 4, 6.30 9.15 —No Free List -From \X4fner Bra WJmi Camnuban Camm PATRONS with HALF-PORTION of TICKETS TOGETHER I with the Kiss Mr COSMETICS Vouchers can PURCHASE H any ONE ITEM of COSMETICS at 50% DISCOUNT !i!lßiiiißi\Bir<B>i Vi'ißii'lHililV T# 2nd ONTH! ODEON: 44thDA123 words
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Advertisement97 1979-12-28 22 T HH.ih $h inq Ce M*7§ imiles, 8. T#l: 2360.f WW- Si pore V i Mi There are no right words that can truly describe ONKYO Hear it. r s m 5155 n ri 7k _J3 UC-100LD UC-IOOLO: Amplifier A-100 Tuner T-100 Turntable CP-100A Speaker S-220 (x 2) Rack CB-10LD97 words
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What's On A page that tells you what's happening on TV and in town
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Article378 1979-12-28 23 A wholesome family drama, the continuing saga of a dashing adventurer and the amusing mishaps of a reluctant heir to a title, are three new TV series which will start this weekend. The first to go on the air is Harris and Company which highlights the378 words
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211 1979-12-28 23 Italy Today Beijing: China and Italy have signed an agreement to make a TV film on the Adventures of Marco Polo. According to Italian news agency Ansa, the deal was signed in Beijing between the Italian state television network and the Chinese CompanyItaly Today - 211 words
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Article, Illustration278 1979-12-28 23 C.° _<f Now that RTS has laid its cards for the New Year season, it's TV Malaysia's turn to present a happy surprise (or the new year with a brandnew, highly-rated series, A Man Called Sloane. This hour-long spy series, which stars278 words
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Miscellaneous266 1979-12-28 23 At the cinema LORD OF THE RINGS: A bold animated version of J.R.R. Tolkien's fable of the Middle-earth and its inhabitants called Hobbits. Jade: 1.30, 4„ 6.30 and 9 p.m. THE MAIN EVENT: Barbra Streisand teams, up with Ryan O'Neal in another bout of rapid-fire banter. Some token boxing and266 words
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Miscellaneous309 1979-12-28 23 In and around town HOW TO TAKE PICTURES A talk in Mandarin by Mr Lee Sow Lim. At the Boon Lay Garden community centre at 8 p.m. Admission free. MAGIC SHOW A talk-cum-demonstration in Mandarin by Mr Tan Thong Leng. At the Jalan Ulu Sembawang community centre at 8 p.m.309 words
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Miscellaneous461 1979-12-28 23 centre. Open from 8.30 f>.m. to 10 p.m. Admission ree. On till Sunday. CLEAN ENVIRONMENT EXHIBITION at the Kim Tian community centre. Open from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission free. On till Sunday. DIABETES A talk by Dr Aw Swee Eng at the Telok Blangah community centre, at 8461 words
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Article53 1979-12-28 24 AH FOOK: It' going to be cheaper to pane in the URA and HDB parking lots in the CBD area. MEI UN: But that's only if you park for half an hour. Can you tell me how often you can finish what needs to be done in such53 words
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Advertisement140 1979-12-28 24 Now available The Electrolux Frost Free Refrigerator on 24-Month H.P. from $1.58 per day TR1S00(W) 420 litres/ 14 6cu ft, I TR1300(W) 360 litres/ 12.5 cu ft ,vrTR 930 (W) 240 litres/ 8 scu ft TR 750 (W) 1 195 litres/ 7 scu ft VMONEY BACKV] FREE While stocks last140 words
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Miscellaneous788 1979-12-28 24 TV AND RADIO [f siNGAPORF .-iT TTI CFIIHkTm XS£~ 3.99 OPENING ANNO H N CRM E NTS followed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE (r). Mandarin movie. 4.45 INTERMISSION. K M OPENING ANNOI1NCEMENTS followed by SAMUDRA (M). Tengku Azizah, Zainab Huri, Moranie and Mahady sing this week's selection of semi-classical songs wich include788 words
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Miscellaneous215 1979-12-28 24 Today's top shows SPORTS REVIEW. (Ch 5, 6.35 p.m. in colour). All the major events in the sports arena are covered in this round-up from the mass participation items, to the soccer cui ments includ tournalg the exciting Lion City Cup; the SEA Games and tne inter-constituency sports. On the215 words
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